Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5349: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5349 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- VITAL RECORDS. Primary sponsor: David Place (Republican), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Jason Knight (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 24, 2025): 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides an exemption for certain incarcerated persons from the payment of fees for a first request for vital statistics from the department of health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Place | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Carol McEntee | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Jason Knight | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Robert Craven | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/24/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/18/2025 Senate passed in concurrence
- 06/14/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/18/2025)
- 06/12/2025 House read and passed
- 06/06/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 04/22/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 04/18/2025 Scheduled for consideration (04/22/2025)
- 04/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/03/2025)
- 02/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary